Metaverse Support Groups for LGBTQ+ Youth: An Observational Study on Safety, Self-Expression, and Early Intervention

Metaverse Support Groups for LGBTQ+ Youth: An Observational Study on Safety, Self-Expression, and Early Intervention

This study explored whether metaverse-based support groups could address social isolation and suicide risks among LGBTQ+ youths by providing enhanced anonymity, avatar-based self-expression, and improved accessibility. Over one year, 53 individuals aged 14–23 participated in regular online sessions...

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Main Authors: Joe Hasei, Yosuke Matsumoto, Hiroki Kawai, Yuko Okahisa, Manabu Takaki, Toshifumi Ozaki
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: İzmir Akademi Derneği 2025-12-01
Series:Journal of Metaverse
Subjects:
lgbtq+ youth
social isolation
suicide prevention
avatar-based interventions
Online Access:https://dergipark.org.tr/en/download/article-file/4608846
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